The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will be looking to bounce back from their two-point, Round 4 defeat to the Lions when they return to Arden Street Oval on Sunday afternoon.

They'll host the Giants, a group yet to get off the mark in 2023 after four straight losses.

Nevertheless, the Kangas will need to be switched on as they hope to keep in touch with the ladder's top two.

Set your matchday reminders

Sunday, October 1
North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos v GWS Giants at Arden Street Oval, 1.05pm AEDT

So you don't miss it, or any other games this season, make sure to sync the fixture to your calendar.

The opposition

GWS, who is yet to win a game, sits 17th on the ladder after a disappointing opening month to the 2023 season.

The New South Wales-based club will travel to Victoria following a 69-point loss to the in-form Crows that also saw it concede the second-highest score in AFLW history.

Fourth-quarter fadeouts continue to be an issue for the Giants as well, who have been outscored 115-1 in fourth terms this season.

But regardless of their current form, player like midfielder Alyce Parker and emerging youngster Zarlie Goldsworthy still have the capacity to break games open.

The in-form Roo

Ash Riddell

In a heavily contested battle with Brisbane, Riddell's experience and toughness was on display at UTAS Stadium.

The No.7 grabbed a game-high 31 possessions (17 contested) and six clearances to go with six tackles last Sunday, leaving her with just one game under 29 disposals so far this year.

Although the four points got away from the Roos, Riddell continued to build on what is quickly becoming another significant individual season.

Last time we met

North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos 7.12 (54) def. GWS 4.3 (27), Round 3, 2022 S6

On a scorching summer's day in January 2022, the Roos cruised to a 27-point win having held the Giants scoreless through the first two terms.

North Melbourne’s advantage reached 51 points at one stage in the third quarter, until GWS' Chloe Dalton managed to kick the visitors' first goal of the game.

Ash Riddell (23 disposals, six clearances) and Jenna Bruton (14 and six tackles) were outstanding in the midfield, while Ellie Gavalas booted two goals from her 13 touches.

Ticketing

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Membership

The Kangaroos' journey rolls on in 2023 as Darren Crocker's group continues its path towards silverware.

If you haven't already, become an AFLW 2023 North Melbourne member.

Joining up is a great way to support not only the AFLW team, but the entire football club and AFLW competition.

Watch on TV or stream on your phone

Sunday's game will be broadcast live on Channel 7 and for Foxtel and Kayo Sports subscribers.

Team selection

North Melbourne will name its extended squad at 6.20pm on Thursday before revealing its final 21-player side on Friday at 5pm.

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Bring on the Giants!

The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have overcome a dour Greater Western Sydney outfit to get back on the winners list with a 30-point win on Sunday afternoon.  

Despite a strong defensive performance by the Giants, the Roos proved too strong as they recorded the 4.8 (32) to 0.2 (2) victory at Arden Street Oval. 

The Kangaroos dominated territory in the first term, winning the inside 50 count 10-0, but were unable to capitalise on the scoreboard.  

In tough, wind-affected conditions, the Giants' defence held up well, with the likes of Tarni Evans (14 disposals) and Chloe Dalton (15 disposals) repelling North Melbourne's attacks. 

Kangaroos gun Jasmine Garner broke the deadlock early in the second term in a typical moment of classy play, before former St Kilda spearhead Kate Shierlaw took a strong contested mark late in the first half and converted to extend the lead to 14 points going into the main break. 

Neither side were able to boot a major in the third term, before North Melbourne finally got reward in the last quarter with goals through Bella Eddey and Lulu Pullar. 

Garner's influence was curtailed by Haneen Zreika, but it was a case of 'you can't stop them all' for the North Melbourne midfield. 

Ash Riddell stepped up in a big way, recording a match-high 12 clearances along with 31 disposals in a best-on-ground performance. 

The Roos dominated around the contest, winning the clearance battle 42-22 and the contested possession count 126-100. 

KANGAROOS v GIANTS Full match coverage and stats

Midfielder Jenna Bruton (26 disposals, eight tackles) had a solid outing as well and seven-time All-Australian Emma Kearney (20 disposals) is still one of the best rebounding defenders in the competition.  

Giants onballer Alyce Parker was proficient around the ground, racking up a career-high 34 disposals in a strong performance for the Giants. 

Giants captain Alicia Eva (21 disposals) returned from her one-match ban and led from the front, whilst youngster Zarlie Goldsworthy (20 disposals) showed yet again that she is a serious talent and will be a star for the Giants for many years to come as well. 

Haneen locks down

Giants coach Cam Bernasconi sent Haneen Zreika to superstar Jasmine Garner in the second term, and whilst Garner still had a big impact, Zreika certainly curtailed her influence. The reduction in interchange rotations this season has seen star midfielders like Garner spend more time resting forward, with the Roos gun booting a goal in every match she has played this season. Despite being tagged for the majority of the match, Garner finished with 24 disposals, six clearances and a goal. Zreika not only limited Garner's influence, but she had 18 disposals and nine tackles of her own.

What's next?

The Giants will look to secure their first win of the season when they host West Coast at Blacktown International Sports Park on Saturday afternoon, while North Melbourne travels to Fremantle Oval to take on the Dockers on Sunday afternoon. 

NORTH MELBOURNE                  0.3     2.4     2.7     4.8 (32) 
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY     0.0     0.2     0.2     0.2 (2) 

GOALS
North Melbourne: Garner, Shierlaw, Eddey, Pullar 
Greater Western Sydney: Nil 

BEST
North Melbourne: Riddell, Garner, Bruton, Kearney, M.King
Greater Western Sydney: Parker, Zreika, Goldsworthy, Eva, Evans 

INJURIES 
North Melbourne: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Nil 

Crowd: 1,833 at Arden Street Oval